ELA+1+Lesson+8

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=__ Topic __ : = __A Musical Day__ (Lesson 8) Joy of music Why is the order of events important?

=__ Common Core Standards: __= RI.1.1 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text RI.1.7 Use the illustrations and details in a text to describe key ideas RF.1.2b Orally produce single-syllable words by blending sounds, includng consonant blends. L.1.1.j Produce and expand complete simple and compound declarative, interrogative, imperative and explanatory sentences in response to prompts. W.1.8 With guidance and support from adults, record information from experiences and gather information from provided sources to answer a question. 1.3.5 People exchange elements of their cultures.

=__ Suggested Student Objectives: __= SW retell story in correct order. SW give descriptions of characters through story detail and illustrations. SW read and write targeted spelling words. SW write a thank you letter.

=__ Suggested Additional Readings: __= __Kids & Weekends: Creative Ways to Make Special Days__ (Hart, Avery and Mantell, Paul) __ Make Your Own Musical Instruments __ ( D'Cruz, Anna-Maire) __ Applesauce Season __ (Lipson, Eden Ross)

=__ Resource Links: __=
 * http://members.enchantedlearning.com/members/login.shtml/themes/family.shtml
 * http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=75B7A4C7-AD78-45BC-ACF2-B5928C6E7E12&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US (Families Celebrating Together)
 * http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=80F464C9-6D7D-4C19-8CD1-69BE5869B8BC&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US (Making Your Own Musical Instruments)

=__ Activities: __= Using magnetic letters, teacher will dictate one word with a medial short /o/ sound and a 'l' blend to students. Students will form that word with letters.

=__ Assessments: __= Spelling and Journey's Lesson 8 Weekly assessments. Thank you letter to include date, greeting, body and closing.

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